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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1968
Page
4
Former President Eisenhower endorses voluntary political contributions and rejects funding campaigns from tax money or earmarked income tax. He notes drawbacks of tax funding and emphasizes dangers of money deciding polls, urging a better system as campaigns cost rise. Strong donors and private fortunes aid some candidates, but funds can disadvantage the poor and qualified challengers.
The Census Bureau warns that reaching 300 million by 2100 may be unlikely as population grows roughly one person every 12 seconds rather than 14. The piece argues higher numbers intensify future pressures and calls for preparation, citing a Bible verse for context.
Veterans at Nellis Air Force Base testify the F-111 is a formidable plane with variable swept wings and long range capability. They say opponents who criticized McNamara’s F-111 idea were wrong. The article notes the program’s fixed price contract and McNamara’s broader influence.
A reflective piece urges self assessment at year’s start, urging readers to go beyond money and consider family neighbors and community. It notes 1968 being a leap year and asks readers to examine biases, relationships, and past actions for meaningful self improvement.
A positive message notes happiness comes from personal effort and inner peace as a collective wish for readers that the year 1968 will be their best yet. The note emphasizes peace of mind as the key path to happiness.
Joseph Alsop outlines a debate among U.S. policymakers over North Vietnamese aims in Laos. He notes Hanoi’s past promises to withdraw and argues the Pathet Lao’s reliance on Hanoi, with Laos central to Ho Chi Minh Trail operations. He cautions Johnson to reassess if Hanoi targets Laos for a larger Mekong Delta push.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists address on Broad Street Middletown Ohio and subscription rates for various delivery methods. Includes per copy prices for weekdays and Sundays and annual mail rates for trading areas and outside regions with overseas pricing.
The 1960s wit William F. Rickenbacker predicts a 1969 budget deficit, a devalued dollar, repeat crop failures, and political follies. He foresees Mrs. Kennedy visiting many places, a slate of Republican and Democratic nominees denying ambition, fashion and magazine cover trends, and various unlikely prophecies in a satirical National Review feature.
The Black Ball Line from New York to Liverpool averaged 23 days for nine years. Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian in Paris, first flew a balloon with a gasoline engine. Beeline means straight as possible to the hive. Safety pins appeared in prehistoric times and were used by Romans long before Christ.
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